Adagioru[m] opus per autorem et diligenter recognitu[m], et magnifice locupletatum.

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $150

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

VERGIL, POLYDORE.

printer

Johannes Froben

Place

Basle

Publication

1525

Description

Two parts in one volume. Two title-pages each with differing, elaborate woodcut borders.

summary

Vergil’s Adagia is a compilation of hundreds of Latin proverbs and phrases, intended to induce the reader with positive, upstanding values. The first work of its kind, the first edition (1498) preceded Erasmus's similar effort by two years.

Opening title laid down. Modern vellum-backed marbled boards. Folio.

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